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Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia, India), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Quercus (Oaks)

Species

Quercus ilex (Holly oak)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish azinheira

French chêne vert

Arabic El ballot el akhdar

Turkish Pirnal Mese

Similar Species in Quercus

Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Holly oak?

The scientific name of Holly oak is Quercus ilex. It belongs to the genus Quercus.

Where does Holly oak live?

Holly oak is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia, India), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Armenia, Australia, Belgium, France, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain.

What family does Holly oak belong to?

Holly oak (Quercus ilex) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

What kingdom does Holly oak belong to?

Holly oak (Quercus ilex) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Holly oak?

The closest relatives of Holly oak in the genus Quercus include African Oak, Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak, Aleppo Oak, Algerian Oak, Arizona White Oak.